World record attempt in Alice planned

Join Coastal Bend College in organizing a Guinness World RecordTM for Largest Mariachi Ensemble

Help bring the record to South Texas during our 9th Annual Dia Del Mariachi™ Vocal and Group Competition to be held on Saturday, April 16, 2011 at Alice High School, located at 1 Coyote Trail in Alice.

The mission of Dia Del Mariachi™ is to strive for Mariachi music excellence; develop young leaders with Hispanic cultural understanding; inspire a spirit of pride and unity in the people and communities of South Texas; and to introduce everyone to Coastal Bend College’s educational opportunities.

The Guinness World RecordTM attempt is open to all Mariachi musicians – student or professional — with the following stipulations: (1) participants must proficiently play an instrument, preferably a violin, trumpet, Spanish guitar, Vihuela or Guitarrón; and (2) participants must be in full Mariachi attire including sombrero.